Today’s politics make me feel like Dorothy in ‘The Wizard of Oz’

Long Island Sound seen from Lighthouse Point Park in New Haven on July 22, 2025. " data-large-file="https://ctmirror.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/EPA-CLOSE-0723_02-771x579.jpeg" />From 2023 to 2025, water quality in Long Island Sound…

Logan M. Williams, communications assistant for AFSCME Council 4, speaks during a press conference Tuesday, Sept. 22, 2026, in Bridgeport calling for an independent investigation into Police Chief Roderick Porter. "…

GOP gubernatorial candidate Ryan Fazio unveils his plan to cut CT income taxes during a Tuesday campaign stop in Stratford. Behind Fazio is running mate Matt Corey and Orange Republican Owen Weaver, a candidate for the state Senate. "…

U.S. Senator Chris Murphy speaks at a rally in Danbury on September 2, 2026. " data-large-file="https://ctmirror.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/WSHU-Danbury-protest-2-771x514.webp" />Murphy wrote to DHS Sec. Markwayne Mullin for details on…

Speaker of the House Matt Ritter calls on representatives during a budget discussion during session on June 2, 2025. " data-large-file="https://ctmirror.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/2025_0602_SR_Session_010-771x514.jpg" />Connecticut…

June 9, 2026 " data-image-caption="Ruth Fortune looks over petition documents with a registrar official, Tuesday, June 9, 2026. She estimates her team gathered 7,500 signatures in total ahead of Tuesday’s deadline. "…

Yusuf Zawara mourns over the body of his son, Mohammad Zawara, 15, who was killed along with his cousin Sulaiman Zawara, 13, left, in an Israeli strike, according to health officials, at Shifa Hospital, Gaza City, Saturday, Jan. 24, 2026.…

U.S. Rep. John B. Larson address supporters as he concedes to former Hartford Mayor Luke Bronin during a primary election watch party at Connecticut River Academy at Goodwin University in East Hartford on Tuesday, Aug. 11, 2026. "…